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Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in Southern China. CGTN Radio, 11770 kHz
Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in Southern China. CGTN Radio, 11770 kHz, listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Tecsun R-1012 receiver.
“…China’s Central Authorities are offering emergency relief supplies as typhoon Wipha makes landfall in Southern China. They include folding beds (…) for people who have to leave their homes. Guangdong and Hainan provinces are facing strong winds and heavy rain…”
Part of CGTN Radio news bulletin (in English) about Trump’s criticism over Israel-Iran ceasefire violations. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata D-808 receiver.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of recent CGTN broadcasts along with a Kyodo News radiofax.
“Chinese people do not provoke trouble, nor do we fear it.” CGTN Radio, China, 11770 kHz.
Part of CGTN Radio’s news bulletin (in English) about the Chinese government response to Trump’s tariffs. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.
China, ASEAN steps up humanitarian aid to Myanmar: CNR and CGTN Radio
Part of news bulletins from China National Radio (CNR) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) Radio, in Chinese and English respectively, about China and The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening reports, all covering the ongoing Los Angeles Wildfires.
Part of Vatican Radio’s news bulletin (in Portuguese), listened in Porto Alegre:
“In a telegram to the Archbishop of Los Angeles, in the United States of America, Dom José Gómez, Pope Francis expressed his sadness at the loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by the fires that have hit this region of California. In a message signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, the Holy Father assures his spiritual closeness to the affected communities and entrusts the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, sending his sincere condolences to those who mourn their loss.
The Pontifex also prays for the emergency teams and grants his blessing to all as a promise of consolation and strength in the Lord. To date, at least 11 people have died and 150,000 have been evacuated due to the devastating fires that hit the Los Angeles region. In addition to the loss of human lives, the fire left a trail of destruction with economic losses of between 135 and 150 billion dollars.”
Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about Los Angeles wildfires. Listened (indoor) in Porto Alegre in a Toshiba TR486 receiver, telescopic antenna.
Part of CGTN Radio news bulletin (in English).
Firefighters have made some progress in Southern California, earth recorded its hottest year in 2024. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil.